Damages Season 5, Episode 4: Whose side are you on?

The ultimate battle between Patty and Ellen is on! Each week, Josh Payne will give you an episode-by-episode breakdown of the developing conflict between the two women, but ultimately it’s up to you to decide who won each round. After watching last night’s episode, who do you think is ahead? Vote at the bottom of this post.

At the beginning of this episode it seems the McClaren case is taking a toll on Patty who starts having recurring nightmares about Ellen. When she’s awake, however, she’s on top of her game. She decides to publicly declare that McClaren sexually assaulted Naomi Walling when Naomi refused to leak Princefield’s documents. Incensed by Patty’s unfounded allegations, Ellen schedules a hearing with Judge Gearheart. When the judge orders a gag order for both women, Ellen realizes that this was precisely what Patty wanted.